How to Send Bitcoin from 1Bitcoin.ca to a Hardware Wallet

If you’ve bought Bitcoin on 1Bitcoin.ca, one of the safest next steps is moving it into your hardware wallet. This gives you full control of your coins. Here’s how to do it—step by step.

What you’ll need

• A hardware wallet (e.g. Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard) already set up, with its receiving Bitcoin address ready.
  
• Your 1Bitcoin.ca account logged in.
  
• Enough Bitcoin in 1Bitcoin.ca to send (check fees).

Step‑by‑Step Guide

1. Open your hardware wallet and get the receive address
   
   • Plug in (or connect) your hardware wallet, unlock it, and open its Bitcoin app (or relevant firmware/software).
     
   • Find the Receive tab. It will display a Bitcoin address (and usually a QR code).
     
   • Copy that address exactly (or scan the QR code).
     
2. Log in to 1Bitcoin.ca and go to Withdraw / Send Bitcoin
   
   • Sign into your 1Bitcoin.ca account.
     
   • Navigate to the section where you manage your Bitcoin funds. This is often labelled “Withdraw Bitcoin” or “Send Bitcoin to an external wallet.”
     
   • If prompted, verify any required 2FA (two‑factor authentication).
     
3. Enter your hardware wallet address in 1Bitcoin.ca
   
   • Paste the address you copied from your hardware wallet into the appropriate field in 1Bitcoin.ca (often called “Destination address” or “External address”).
     
   • Double-check: ensure it’s exactly the same—Bitcoin addresses are case sensitive and even one wrong character means loss of funds.
     
4. Choose how much to send
   
   • Enter the amount of BTC you want to move.
     
   • Review the transaction fee. Hardware transfers often incur a fee (depends on network congestion). 1Bitcoin.ca should show that to you before you confirm.
     
5. Confirm and Send
   
   • After you’ve checked address + amount + fee, click Send (or whatever action 1Bitcoin.ca shows).
     
   • Wait for confirmations: once the network confirms the transaction, your Bitcoin will appear in your hardware wallet.
     
6. Verify receipt on your hardware wallet
   
   • On your hardware wallet (via its software interface or companion app), check the balance or transaction history.
   • Wait until you see at least one block confirmation (this could take from several minutes to an hour, depending on congestion).

Important Safety Tips

• Always double‑check the address you’re sending to — hardware wallet receive addresses are public, but if someone tricks you with a fake address (e.g. by malware), your funds could be lost.
  
• Send a small test amount first if you’re doing this the first time. Better to send a small amount, verify it arrives, then send the rest.
  
• Use a secure network — send only when you’re on a trusted internet connection. Avoid public WiFi if possible.
  
• Keep your recovery seed safe — your hardware wallet should have given you a recovery phrase. If your device is lost or damaged, that phrase is how you restore. Do not share it.

Why this is worth doing

Moving your Bitcoin from a service or platform to a hardware wallet means you control the private keys. That reduces risk: less exposure to hacks, mismanagement, or platform issues. It’s how you practice real self‑custody.